Peter Kawumi

Peter Kawumi’s career spans over a dozen years with roles in technology, business analysis and retail banking, including leading the Digital Finance departments in regional and local banks. He has extensive experience in developing and commercializing products, customer acquisition, digital channel utilization and scaling plans in consumer services.

In his current role as the Country General Manager at Interswitch East Africa (U) Ltd, Peter is championing the use of technology to deliver responsive and responsible financial services to varied market segments including youth, women, and small businesses.

A Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE), Peter holds a BSc (Hons) in Software Engineering from Kingston University and a Master of Business Administration (with distinction) from the Edinburgh Business School.

Peter serves on the Boards of New Vision Group (non-Executive Director), The Leadership Team (non-Executive Director) and the Fintech Association of Uganda (Board Chairman).